Drones For Conservation with Mara Elephant Project

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Duration

0-3 hours

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

3 people

Languages

English

Overview

The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is a conservation organization to protect elephants in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. This two-hour expedition is to discover the new world of drone conservation! MEP has pioneered the use of drones to transform its approach to elephant protection since in 2011. Experience personally the difference this innovative technology is bringing about.

Highlights

Discover MEP's creative drone initiative, which comprises nine Mavic drones with thermal imaging capacity.
Meet and engage with the 18 rangers and researchers on the skilled team flying the drones.
Learn how different conservation projects—conflict avoidance, elephant monitoring, and reconnaissance among other things—use drones.
Learn to value technology's part in elephant protection more fully.

Included/Excluded

Refreshments; drinking water, coffee or juice.

Personal expenses
Insurance
Meals
Pickup and drop-off
Additional services not mentioned

What to expect

Arrive at the designated meeting point (transportation likely not included).
Receive a briefing from a knowledgeable MEP staff member on the importance of elephant conservation and the groundbreaking use of drones in their efforts.
Witness a live demonstration of the various drones used by MEP. Learn about their specific features and functionalities for diverse conservation applications.
Gain insights into the comprehensive training program offered by MEP in collaboration with Expert Drones Africa (EDA), empowering rangers and researchers to become skilled drone pilots.
Through a video presentation or interactive displays, observe real-world scenarios where MEP utilizes drones for conflict mitigation, elephant monitoring, and vital reconnaissance in the field.
Engage in a Q&A session with the MEP staff member, addressing any questions you may have about drone conservation and MEP's overall efforts.
Take a commemorative photo (at a designated location) to remember your participation in supporting elephant conservation through innovative technology.
Depart with a newfound appreciation for the transformative role of drones in elephant protection and the dedication of the Mara Elephant Project.

The $500 all - inclusive donation paid to MEP
Mara Elephant Project has an educational mandate, which aligns with our core mission that allows for guests to visit our
headquarters to see MEP's presentation and meet MEP staff. These experiences will be available at 10 a.m. on a weekday and
no minimum donation is required.
Mara Elephant Project can provide bespoke experiences for interested donors. This can include a visit to camp for tea and
coffee and a presentation from a key MEP staff member, which would give guests private access to learn more about our
work. We would ask for a minimum donation of $1,000 per group for this experience.

You can cancel and get a full refund if you do it at least 7 days before the experience starts. If you book more than 48 hours before the start time, you can also cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund.

Durations

0 - 3 hours

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

You'll gain exclusive insights into MEP's drone program through presentations, demonstrations, and potentially observing live drone operations (weather dependent).

This program might be more suitable for older children and adults due to the technical nature of the content.

Piloting the drones is done by trained MEP personnel.